City of Lights Brightens With Hudson’s New Retail Collection Designed To Bring The Best Of Travel Retail To The Reimagined Casino Resort EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hudson, a travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks and tourist destinations across North America, today celebrated the opening of six new glamorous … [Read more...]

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced a long-term lease placement for one used Airbus A320-200 aircraft with HiSky Moldova. Scheduled to deliver in April 2021, this is ALC’s third Airbus A320 family aircraft placement with the Moldovan startup airline. “We are pleased to announce this agreement to deliver our third Airbus A320 family … [Read more...]

CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CUPE members working at WestJet’s mainline have signed off on their first collective bargaining agreement. Members voted over the weekend to ratify the tentative collective agreement reached in February. The five-year agreement includes wage increases, and significant movement towards industry-standard scheduling and pay calculation … [Read more...]

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$cwh #CWH--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World” or “The Company”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced the opening of its newest SuperCenter in Medford, OR. The new RV and outdoor dealership, located along I-5 north of Medford at 938 Chevy Way, is now open for business and will operate under the Camping World … [Read more...]

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#COVID19--Xlear has filed a Pre-Emergency Use Authorization (Pre-EUA) Request with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval to make claims that the nasal spray is approved for use in preventing SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) transmission and infection. The Pre-EUA is a first step in seeking formal authorization of Xlear Nasal Spray as … [Read more...]

OmniTRAX Safe Shipper Award presented to three local Berkeley County companies with spotless rail safety records MARTINSBURG, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winchester & Western Railroad Company (WW), a managed affiliate of OmniTRAX – the Colorado based transportation affiliate of The Broe Group, today presented a contribution to the Berkeley County Fire Service Board at a … [Read more...]

ROME--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“Wuhan is the home of all my family members. To us, China means home, the present, and future,” said Diego Benedetto, an Italian captain of China Eastern Airlines (China Eastern), expressing good wishes to Wuhan, once the hardest-hit Chinese city by the COVID-19. Since he came to Wuhan three years ago, Benedetto has soon found the city featuring both … [Read more...]

 Company will begin offering Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) to maximize value of original media content CANTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (“HOFV” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, today announced it has signed a partnership with … [Read more...]

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the “Company”) today announced that it plans to report first quarter 2021 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, May 6, 2021, and host a conference call for investors and interested parties at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 7, 2021, to discuss the results. The conference call … [Read more...]

Nullafi’s patented zero trust data security technology brings together the best of tokenization, encryption, masking, and data monitoring to protect any structured data CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nullafi, the cybersecurity standard in data-layer data security, today announced that the Nullafi Vault is now available in the Appian AppMarket as Nullafi’s Connected System. Nullafi’s … [Read more...]

Data science-powered dynamic pricing platform increases revenue by an average of more than 40% for parking facilities CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpotHero, the digital parking leader in North America, today reaches a parking industry first by launching dynamic pricing capabilities at over 1000 parking facilities. SpotHero IQ offers the most extensive demand data set in the $36B … [Read more...]

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Agritourism Market by Activity, Sales Channel: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast 2021-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The agritourism market size was valued at $42,460.3 million in 2019, and is estimated to reach $62,982.6 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 13.4% from 2021 to 2027. Agritourism … [Read more...]

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II (the “Company”) announced today that it priced its initial public offering of 35,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and trade under the ticker symbol “VGII.U” beginning on March 23, 2021. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and … [Read more...]

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Baggage Handling System Market By Type, By Solution, By Mode of Transport, By Tracking Technology, By Check-in Service Type, By Region, Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2020 - 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Baggage Handling System Market size is expected to reach $10.9 billion by 2026, rising at … [Read more...]

 Company Dedicates $1 Million Annually to Fund New Scholarships WYOMISSING, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Penn National Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN)(“Penn National” or the “Company”) announced today that it has launched a new Diversity Scholarship Program for the children of its team members, which reflects the Company’s commitment to equity in post-secondary education opportunities for … [Read more...]

SOURCE Global, PBC launches the world’s first truly renewable bottled water brand The Red Sea Development Company becomes the first destination in the world to serve bottled water sourced from the sky SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#BreakingNewGround--In response to growing consumer demand for sustainable products and travel experiences, The Red Sea Development Company … [Read more...]

In 2017 the European Union adopted a new directive for the deployment of a biometric entry and exit registration system (EES) for Member States in order to strengthen the security of the Schengen Area and modernize border crossings. In less than one minute, third-country nationals will thus be pre-registered and have their identity verified at Thales kiosks deployed at French … [Read more...]

WILMINGTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATSG) today announced that its investor presentation at the Sidoti Spring 2021 Virtual Conference will be available as an audio webcast on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 12:15 p.m. Eastern time. ATSG’s Rich Corrado, president and chief executive officer, Mike Berger, chief commercial officer, and … [Read more...]

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#acquisition--Soul Community Planet (SCP) has announced the purchase of the 138-room Hilo Seaside Hotel, located in Hilo, Hawaii. The hotel will undergo a $4.6 million renovation and reopen as the SCP Hotel Hilo on June 1, 2021. Steeped in the rich Hawaiian tourism legacy of the William and Matilda Wassman Kimi family and their six … [Read more...]

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the “Company” or “Apple Hospitality”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.01 per common share for the first quarter of 2021. The distribution is payable on April 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2021. About Apple Hospitality REIT, … [Read more...]

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Travel Technologies Market 2021-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher has been monitoring the travel technologies market and it is poised to grow by $1.56 billion during 2021-2025 progressing at a CAGR of 4% during the forecast period. The report on travel technologies market provides a holistic … [Read more...]

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$cwh #CWH--FreedomRoads Holding Company, LLC (“FreedomRoads”), an indirect subsidiary of Camping World Holdings, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Steve Weissmann (“Weissmann”), President of Tumbleweed Tiny House Company (“Tumbleweed”), a recreational vehicle manufacturer, to collect money due under the terms of a consolidated secured promissory … [Read more...]

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$CDOR #Hotel--Condor Hospitality Trust, Inc. (NYSE American: CDOR) (the “Company”) today announced results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2020 RELEASE FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights Portfolio Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR): The 15 … [Read more...]

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$cwh #CWH--Good Sam Enterprises, LLC (“Good Sam”), an indirect subsidiary of Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) has filed a lawsuit against RV Advisor, LLC and Gigi Stetler (“Defendants”) for trademark infringement, false advertising, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices. Good Sam alleges that Defendants recently began … [Read more...]

Central Florida FRLA to offer members tuition benefits to Rasmussen University programs ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#covid19--Rasmussen University, a regionally accredited private institution, today announced a new corporate alliance with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging (FRLA) Central Florida Chapter. This is Central Florida FRLA’s first alliance with a higher education … [Read more...]

A real-life test programme launched on 15 March 2021 for 4 weeks, in addition to the one currently being tested on Air France flights from Paris to Pointe-à-Pitre and Fort-de-France; Passengers testing the ICC AOKpass app will benefit from priority airport channels thanks to a partnership between Air France, Groupe ADP, San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles … [Read more...]

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Key Trends in Health and Wellness Tourism (2021)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Health and Wellness tourism has grown significantly in the past decade. As more people are aware of wellness, mental and physical wellbeing (as well as ways to achieve it), many have combined travel and wellness together, creating a need … [Read more...]

Using automated vehicles for ride-hailing services can reduce operating costs, traffic congestion, and vehicle ownership BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AutomatedVehicles--A new report from Guidehouse Insights examines the market for robotaxi services, with a focus on key business and social drivers, technology issues, regulatory factors, and the competitive … [Read more...]

GREENEVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or “Forward”) is executing a growth strategy that involves organic infrastructure investments, such as its ongoing LTL network expansion, as well as inorganic investments, including acquisitions of complementary businesses. Today, Forward was named Surface Carrier of the Year by the … [Read more...]

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) announced today that it has completed a term securitization transaction involving the issuance of $500 million of asset-backed notes. Sierra Timeshare 2021-1 Receivables Funding LLC issued $165 million of Class A Notes, $151 million of Class B Notes, $121 million of Class C Notes and $64 million of Class D Notes. … [Read more...]

Testing Companies Vault and XpresCheck Provide COVID-19 Testing at Home or at the Airport Prior to Travel NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#COVID--JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and The Commons Project Foundation, in partnership with the government of Aruba and COVID testing companies Vault and XpresCheck, today announced they have launched the use of the CommonPass platform, allowing … [Read more...]

With high precision and millions of savings from ‘recovered’ seats, Air Asia is able to reduce dropped sales from fraudulently held seats. MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DataVisor, the leading fraud management company powered by transformational AI technology, announced today that AirAsia, the multi-national airline group headquartered in Malaysia, has successfully … [Read more...]

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faraday Future (“FF” or “Faraday Future”), a California-based global shared intelligent mobility ecosystem company, today announced that Mr. Xuefeng (“Chris”) Chen has officially joined FF as the CEO of FF China and will report directly to Carsten Breitfeld, FF Global CEO. Chen will oversee all FF China related businesses, including project … [Read more...]

LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP), (“CAAP” or the “Company”) the largest private sector airport operator in the world by number of airports, announced today that Mr. Jorge Arruda, who joined the Company in 2014 and currently serves as Head of Finance and M&A as well as CEO of Inframerica Brazil, has been appointed to the position of … [Read more...]

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of the financing by way of senior secured non-convertible debentures previously announced on February 25, 2021. The Financing was conducted in accordance with the terms of the … [Read more...]

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIM Commercial Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCT and TASE: CMCT-L) (“we,” “our,” “CMCT,” “CIM Commercial,” or the “Company”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that primarily acquires, owns, and operates Class A and creative office assets in vibrant and improving metropolitan communities throughout the United States (including improving and … [Read more...]

Comparable Sales Trends Continue to Improve as Indoor Dining Capacity Increases DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (“The ONE Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STKS) today reported its sales results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020 and provided an update related to COVID-19. Sales highlights for the fourth quarter ended December … [Read more...]

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#citizenshipbyinvestment--Malta’s new program has seen the EU country remain at the top of the Global Citizenship Programs Index (GCPI), while the Austria Private Residence Program and the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program share the top spot in the Global Residence Programs Index (GRPI) — this according to Investment Migration Programs 2021, … [Read more...]

Total passenger traffic down 69.1% year-on-year impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP), (“CAAP” or the “Company”) the largest private sector airport operator in the world by number of airports, reported today a 69.1% year-over-year (YoY) decline in passenger traffic in February 2021. Also note that in 2020 … [Read more...]

2020 Highlights Full year 2020 revenue of $208.9 million. Full year 2020 GAAP net income of $8.5 million, or 4.1% of sales. Adjusted EBITDA of $51.9 million or 24.8% of sales for full year 2020. Achieved significant progress towards obtaining FAA certification of our AerAware product and initiated discussions with potential launch customer. 2021 guidance: expects … [Read more...]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels, today announced the passing of Jack P. DeBoer, who served as a board member for Chatham since its initial public offering in 2010, as well as board member of Innkeepers … [Read more...]

The public can submit their favourite washrooms now through May 14 MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Canada, Ltd. is asking the public to help identify the 2021 Canada’s Best Restroom! Do you know a business with an awesome washroom? Perhaps your own business facility has what it takes to own the throne? Nominate a deserving washroom today at … [Read more...]

Hotel donations should go to pay for medical expenses of terminated Terranea workers’ children LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UNITE HERE Local 11 sent a letter to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles this week requesting that the hospital use any contributions made by Terranea Resort or its owner, Lowe Enterprises, to pay for medical expenses of the children of terminated Terranea … [Read more...]

ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has nominated Denise M. Clark as an independent director to join the Board at its upcoming annual meeting of stockholders. The Board … [Read more...]

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As mass immunization efforts ramp up across the province, CUPE Ontario is calling for temporarily unemployed airline workers to be prioritized as an available workforce to support COVID-19 vaccination clinics. “Most airline workers possess first-aid training, speak multiple languages, and have federal security clearance,” said Jill Patterson, the … [Read more...]

Latest Route Enhances JetBlue’s Presence in Key Northeast and South Florida Regions NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#JetBlueBDL--JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it is growing again in Connecticut and South Florida with new service between Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) and Miami International Airport (MIA) starting June 24, 2021. The new route further bolsters … [Read more...]

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (“The ONE Group” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: STKS) today announced that Emanuel “Manny” Hilario, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tyler Loy, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call and webcast to discuss fourth quarter and year end 2020 financial results on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 4:30 PM Eastern … [Read more...]

LA County has highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country as tourism reopens LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Southern California hotel workers’ union today launched a new website, “COVIDHotelGrade.org” to alert Los Angeles County hotel guests which hotels have key guarantees in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Newsom’s recent announcement that … [Read more...]

Results for the Quarter Include Three-Months of Best Day's Operation Gross Bookings 2.4 Times Higher Quarter-over-Quarter (QoQ) Revenue Margins Up 190 bps Year-over-Year (YoY) BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Despegar.com, Corp. (NYSE: DESP), (“Despegar” or the “Company”) a leading online travel company in Latin America, today announced unaudited results for the … [Read more...]

NINGBO, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), more than 2,000 students graduate each year with excellent academic qualifications and transferable skills. “Through combining innovative and interactive teaching pedagogies and world-class teaching facilities, UNNC will encourage you to think creatively, develop new ideas, and empower you with … [Read more...]

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#TravelTech--Cirium, the aviation analytics company, which is part of RELX, today announces the acquisition of Migacore, a travel technology start-up that has demonstrated how applying advanced machine learning (ML) techniques to online data sources can help airlines stay ahead of changes in passenger demand. Migacore has worked with some of the … [Read more...]

CANTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, announced its fourth quarter fiscal 2020 results for the period ended December 31, 2020. “We finished fiscal year 2020 strong and are well positioned to continue that momentum … [Read more...]

HANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On March 10, 2021, Jiangong’s EIC held its first Global Fintech Super Alliance (FSA) while officially announcing the start of a new global megacity. IMAX super stage, huge LED screens, AI powered robots welcoming guests, and financial technology alliance, Zhejiang University Netnews, Mingyuan Cloud, G-Force Innovation Center, China and Canada … [Read more...]

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CitizenIdentity--HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced it has deployed the government of Libya’s first diplomatic and special ePassport program. HID provided Libya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) with HID Integrale™, a secure end-to-end solution that expedites the application and issuance processes … [Read more...]

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VICI Properties Inc. (NYSE: VICI) (“VICI Properties” or the “Company”), an experiential asset real estate investment trust, today announced that its CEO, Edward Pitoniak, participated in a feature interview on CNBC.com to discuss the Company’s deal to acquire the real estate of the Venetian Resort Las Vegas and the Sands Expo and Convention Center in … [Read more...]

Exploration of new solution marks Hyatt’s latest effort to prioritize wellbeing and peace of mind for colleagues and meeting attendees CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans to explore VeriFLY + Stay, a mobile health passport for the hospitality industry using the VeriFLY app that provides verification of COVID-19 credentials and … [Read more...]

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#curator--Curator Hotel & Resort Collection (“Curator”) announced today that it has welcomed 13 new member hotels into its collection from the renowned Noble House Hotels & Resorts, one of the hotel industry’s leading owners and managers of lifestyle hotels and resorts. These 13 distinct hotels and resorts join Curator only four months … [Read more...]

New Partnership to Offer Agilysys Customers Access to Alipay, WeChat Pay and China UnionPay SANTA CLARA, Calif. & ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-native SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, and CITCON, the leading mobile payment platform, today announced a new … [Read more...]

TOKUSHIMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Tokushima prefectural government co-hosted Japan’s first G20 International Conference on Consumer Policy with the Consumer Affairs Agency in September 2019, while the Consumer Affairs Agency set up its Strategic Headquarters for Frontiers of Consumer Policy, CAA in the Tokushima prefectural government building as Japan’s hub for … [Read more...]

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Stonewall Democratic Club has pledged to boycott the Chateau Marmont until it demonstrates a commitment to ensuring that all workers—regardless of their race, sex, or background—feel treated with dignity and respect. The Chateau Marmont fired virtually its entire workforce in March 2020, leaving workers who had dedicated decades of … [Read more...]